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Hi there,
What are some good books that I can read for a newbie? Any help is greatly appreciated..:) Thanks in Advance..:)
 
Understanding Exposure Brian Peterson

The Photographers Eye Micheal Freeman

The Photograph Harold Mante

Monte Zuckers Portrait Photographers Handbook

Light, Science and Magic

On Camera Flash Techniques Neal Van Neikerk
 
Tagging along with this thread, are there any good books on post processing? I know a lot are specific to certain programs, but are there any general books about taste and how to edit pictures?
 
Okay, books for "beginners"...depends upon how much of a beginner you are and what it is you know or need to know. As a general rule, Bryan Peterson is good--get one of his books. He does a good job explaining key concepts, then applying them practically, his books have lovely photos that illustrate his points and will inspire you. And he's prolific (lots of books, workshops, does video clips for Adorama TV). So if you like one of his books, you know you can buy some of his other stuff on other topics and be happy--it won't be a gamble for you (like buying an unknown author). Another good tip for a beginner is to buy a book about your camera body. Yes, read your manual. But it will probably bore you to tears. Once you've forced yourself through the manual, pick up a book by an independent publisher about your specific camera body. You'll get different insights, it will be more readable and better illustrated. I also like Michael Freeman's work. And he's also very prolific as a writer.

For post-production, if you aren't looking to learn how to use a specific software package, then I suggest instead you look at books on composition. They will cover things like how to compose a shot effectively as well as how to tweak it. If you know composition well then (assuming you learn the software), your post-production work will have a specific vision that you go for, clear guidelines that you chose to apply at the right time.
 
Nothing has compared to how much Tom Ang's books have helped me.
 
Anything from John Hedgecoe.
 
For a newbie?

I highly recommend
"One fish two fish, red fish blue fish"

Or,

"Horton the elephant"
 
I just ordered "Fundamentals of Photography" from The Great Courses. It contains 24, half hour lectures. Does anyone have experience with this particular program? I forgot who teaches it, I threw the catalog out of course.

To the OP: I have enjoyed the "For Dummies" book of my particular camera. It is so much more readable than the manual!
 
"Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ME and Photography" by Ken Rockwell. ;)
 

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